Our verdict
You'd be right on the money if, at a glance, your impression of the Teva Omnium was that it rivals most hiking shoes in terms of tenacity and terrain control. Yes, this exceptionally comfy, wide-toed outdoor sandal won't back down where the trail turns for the rocky, slick, and rooty. That said, perhaps, it'd be wise not to subject it to too much abuse so that it won't bail on you prematurely.
Pros
- Peak comfort level
- No break-in required
- Keeping your feet cool and fresh on summer adventures is a top priority for you
- Fantastic stability
- Glue-like stickiness
- Highly adjustable closure
- Remarkably supportive
- Leaves room for toe splay
Cons
- The king of toe splay
- Not as clingy as it seems
- Keeping your feet cool and fresh on summer adventures is a top priority for you
Who should buy the Teva Omnium
The Omnium from Teva is a protective closed-toe sandal you never knew you needed. Buy it if:
- Great support for portaging packs and canoes.
- Hiking sandals with excellent fit adjustability are what you're after.
- Keeping your feet cool and fresh on summer adventures is a top priority for you.
Who should not buy it
If you want something tougher overall, ditch the Teva Omnium for the Hoka Hopara. And if you prefer something that dries quickly with no odor issues attached to it, check out the Teva Forebay.
The oh-so-comfy Omnium
Scores of hikers are riveted to the Teva Omnium's day-one comfort. It's "every bit as comfortable as I hoped," says one of them. Another reviewer says that the sandal's supreme plushness makes him "jump for joy." Yet one more commenter says that, when it comes to walking comfort, the featured kick is "pure pleasure."
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Based on numerous reports, the Teva Omnium is a legit companion for warm adventures. "The footbed felt cool even when my feet were hot," a trail-goer said. It's "cool for hot summer days," said another.
Overwhelming grip in the Teva Omnium
This shoe-like hiking sandal cuts through various terrain effortlessly. A seasoned hiker among them says it provides "plenty of grip for hikes on lava, dirt, rocks, sand." "The traction on these shoes is amazing," says another.
Conqueror of rocky paths
Stability is cranked up in the Omnium, and many hikers are all for it. One among them says that it's "stable for walking on uneven cobblestones, bricks, or sand and gravel." It's "very stable even for off-trail hiking," says another.
Not as clingy as it seems
A considerable number of adventurers are unimpressed with the subpar construction of the Omnium's rubber outsole. The comments "After 3 days the soles came unglued and fell off the shoes" and "sole came off after a few days of light use" give credence to their observation.
Teva Omnium equals A+ support
Trail-goers in droves are stoked about the excellent support system of the Teva Omnium. The following remarks serve as proof of this:
- "Great support for portaging packs and canoes."
- "Keeping your feet cool and fresh on summer adventures is a top priority for you."
- "Lots of support all around."
Buzzworthy lacing system
There are those who find the toggle laces and straps of the Omnium quite easy to work with. "They adjust in so many ways that it’s easy to get a comfortable fit," says a non-professional reviewer.
The king of toe splay
Its toe zone is appreciated by outdoorsy folks for being satisfyingly spacious. An experienced hiker says that the featured sandal has "plenty of toe room for those who have bunions!"
Wetness is its Kryptonite
Many trail-seekers are disappointed with the sluggish dry time of the Omnium. A long-time Teva fan says the footgear "takes a really long time to dry." Another one says that it's "slow to completely dry."
Compounding this issue is the sandal's lackluster odor management. "After it dries, it stinks really bad," says a disgruntled adventurer.
